(a) If practicable, a victim or victim’s representative who has filed a notification request form under § 11-104 of this subtitle has the right to attend any proceeding in which the right to appear has been granted to a defendant. (b) As provided in § 9-205 of the Courts Article, a person may not be deprived of […]
(a) (1) In this section, “crime” means: (i) a crime; (ii) a delinquent act that would be a crime if committed by an adult; or (iii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a crime or delinquent act involving, causing, or resulting in death or serious bodily injury. (2) “Crime” does not include an offense under the Maryland Vehicle […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “DNA” has the meaning stated in § 2–501 of the Public Safety Article. (3) “Statewide DNA database system” has the meaning stated in § 2–501 of the Public Safety Article. (4) “Victim” means a person who suffers actual or threatened physical, emotional, or financial harm as a […]
On a finding of probable cause and before the issuance of an arrest warrant or a summons, a judicial officer shall provide to an individual filing an application for a statement of charges under Maryland Rule 4–211(b) an opportunity to request reasonable protections for the safety of an alleged victim or the victim’s family.